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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V67 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-V67 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...needle and cause it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a ...stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being sewn may ignite...
...needle and cause it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that this machine was supplied in the needle area. • Do not use a damaged or incorrect needle plate, as a ...stove or iron; Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should be used. • Always consult the operation manual when replacing or installing any opening. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being sewn may ignite...
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... pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page...
... pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread. s Thread guide cover (page 17 and 23) Pass the thread under this operation manual may differ from the actual machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The illustrations in the foot controller plug. d Thread take-up lever (page 25) e Thread cutter (page...
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...b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the front of the needle from the front to "STITCH SETTINGS"...121). Install the twin needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. a • For details on the stitches that have designed your machine so you . ● You can be damaged. Manually thread the left needle. Insert the extra ...
...b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper e thread. The needle could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from the front of the needle from the front to "STITCH SETTINGS"...121). Install the twin needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Sewing with the twin needle We have been made for this needle and two top threads. a • For details on the stitches that have designed your machine so you . ● You can be damaged. Manually thread the left needle. Insert the extra ...
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"Selecting a stitch" (page 37). • For details on the sewing machine. Turn on the stitches that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. Start sewing. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may be damaged. ● Do not try... be damaged. 33 If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may damage the machine. Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Thread the upper thread for the Select a stitch. j • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to ...
"Selecting a stitch" (page 37). • For details on the sewing machine. Turn on the stitches that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. Start sewing. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may be damaged. ● Do not try... be damaged. 33 If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may damage the machine. Pass the thread through the g needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Thread the upper thread for the Select a stitch. j • For details on selecting a stitch, refer to ...
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...sure to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of the fabric. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3-point zigzag ...one operation. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Select a stitch. a Needle drop point 45 b • For details, refer to turn off the...
...sure to "Selecting a stitch" (page 37). 3 UTILITY STITCHES OVERCASTING STITCHES You can use reverse stitching. **Select a stitch width of the fabric. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual 3 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. 3-point zigzag ...one operation. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Select a stitch. a Needle drop point 45 b • For details, refer to turn off the...
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... [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Left J 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Center Triple stretch stitch J 01 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc....can be adjusted. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Select a stitch. a When sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. tive stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes No Rfc. (...
... [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Left J 00 Basic stitching, sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Center Triple stretch stitch J 01 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc....can be adjusted. Basic stitching Baste or pin together the fabric pieces. b Select a stitch. a When sewing is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. tive stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) ** Yes No Rfc. (...
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Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "+" side of the stitch width ... on the LCD by pressing "-" side of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Reverse the skirt or pants. UTILITY STITCHES BLIND HEM STITCHING Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching You can...
Application Auto Manual Auto Manual Blind hem stitch R 10 Blind hem stitching on medium weight fabrics R 11 Blind hem stitching on the LCD by pressing "+" side of the stitch width ... on the LCD by pressing "-" side of cylindrical pieces is too small to slide onto the arm or the length is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Reverse the skirt or pants. UTILITY STITCHES BLIND HEM STITCHING Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse (Rev.)/ Reinforcement (Rfc.) Stitching You can...
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...Reinforcement stitching 51 A 35 Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 46 Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc. A 40 ...the presser foot. Stitch Name Pattern No. BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse ...-1/16) * No No Auto Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual A 34 Horizontal buttonholes on . A 41 Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick...
...Reinforcement stitching 51 A 35 Secured buttoholes for quilting) J 46 Appliqué quilting, freemotion quilting, satin stitching, button sewing *Auto Rfc.: Automatic Reinforcement 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) No Yes Rfc. A 40 ...the presser foot. Stitch Name Pattern No. BUTTONHOLE SEWING Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle Walking Foot Reverse ...-1/16) * No No Auto Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual A 34 Horizontal buttonholes on . A 41 Keyhole buttonholes for medium weight and thick...
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... Wrong side of zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 01 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J...the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Wrong side of fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of fabric c ...
... Wrong side of zipper opening (where the zipper will be inserted). Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Straight stitch (center) I 01 Attaching zippers, basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) ** Yes ( J...the presser foot. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Wrong side of fabric a Basting stitching b Reverse stitches c Wrong side of fabric d End of fabric c ...
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... Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select stitch . b Select a stitch. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( ...16) 1.0 (1/16) * J 05 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 0.2-4.0 Yes No Rfc. b Sew the fabric without stretching it is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to stretch fabrics 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.2-4.0 (1/...
... Attach zigzag foot "J". a Select stitch . b Select a stitch. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stretch stitch J 03 Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 1.0 (1/16) 1.0-3.0 (1/16-1/8) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Yes ( ...16) 1.0 (1/16) * J 05 stretch fabrics, attaching elastic, 1.5-7.0 0.2-4.0 Yes No Rfc. b Sew the fabric without stretching it is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Pin the elastic tape to the fabric at a few points to stretch fabrics 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 0.2-4.0 (1/...
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... Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 61 Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué...
... Rfc. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Zigzag stitch 3.5 (1/8) J 04 Overcasting and attaching appliqués 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 1.4 (1/16) 0.0-4.0 (0-3/16) ** Yes ( J ) * Yes Rev. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller or (start/stop button) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 61 Zigzag stitch (for quilting) Appliqué...
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...walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom layers of fabric is loose, the needle may result. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may strike the presser foot and cause injury. ● Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check ...left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Baste the fabric to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 35). Note ● When sewing with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading...
...walking foot, sew at a speed between the top and bottom layers of fabric is loose, the needle may result. If the needle strikes the presser foot, injury may strike the presser foot and cause injury. ● Be sure to turn the handwheel toward the front of the machine to check ...left side of the presser foot with the edge of the fabric, and sew using stitch . 1 Baste the fabric to "Removing the presser foot holder" (page 35). Note ● When sewing with a needle threader ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading...
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... . b Select stitch . a Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b Start sewing. Attach buttonhole foot "A". CAUTION ● Be sure to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". As an example,...with a maximum length of the bar tack. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 02 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to turn off the main...
... . b Select stitch . a Set the button guide plate on the presser foot scale is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. b Start sewing. Attach buttonhole foot "A". CAUTION ● Be sure to reinforce sleeve holes and inseams. Attach zigzag foot "J". As an example,...with a maximum length of the bar tack. Application Stitch Width [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual Triple stretch stitch Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, J 02 sewing stretch fabrics and decora- Triple stretch stitching Use triple stretch stitching to turn off the main...
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..., etc. *Select a stitch width of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. No No Rfc. Stitch Name Pattern No. UTILITY STITCHES Pattern Presser Foot...0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 68 Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 1.6 (1/16)...
..., etc. *Select a stitch width of fabrics, such as with this sewing machine. No No Rfc. Stitch Name Pattern No. UTILITY STITCHES Pattern Presser Foot...0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/64-1/4) 3.5 (1/8) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 6.0 (15/64) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 5.0 (3/16) 1.5-7.0 (1/16-1/4) 68 Stitch Length [mm (inch.)] Auto Manual 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.2 (1/16) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-4.0 (1/64-3/16) 1.6 (1/16)...
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...Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. c Select stitch or . g 69 N 33 Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc. No No Rfc. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing....stop button) is called "fagoting". This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is finished, remove the paper. d After sewing is used on thin, N 31 medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc. Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle ...
...Manual 2.0 (1/16) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) 1.6 (1/16) 1.0-4.0 (1/16-3/16) No No Rfc. c Select stitch or . g 69 N 33 Decorative stitching, smocking stitching, heirloom stitching, etc. No No Rfc. Fagoting Stitching across an open seam is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing....stop button) is called "fagoting". This stitch is more decorative when thicker thread is finished, remove the paper. d After sewing is used on thin, N 31 medium weight and plain weave fabrics, heirloom stitching, etc. Pattern Presser Foot Twin Needle ...
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Attach monogramming foot "N". b Select stitch or . Start sewing. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to plain weave fabrics. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. For ...width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Insert the wing needle.
Attach monogramming foot "N". b Select stitch or . Start sewing. CAUTION ● The needle threader cannot be used to decorate hems and tablecloths on inserting a needle, refer to plain weave fabrics. Manually pass the thread through the eye of 6.0 mm (15/64 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may bend or break. For ...width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. UTILITY STITCHES Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. Insert the wing needle.
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..., basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative ... otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used are listed for utility ... ( J ) * Yes Rev. ** Yes No Rfc. ( J ) No No Rfc. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Left J 00 Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch J 01 J 02 J 03 Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch ...
..., basic stitching, and sewing gathers or pintucks, etc. 3.5 (1/8) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 0.2-5.0 (1/64-3/16) Attaching sleeves, sewing inseams, sewing stretch fabrics and decorative stitching 0.0 (0) 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 (3/32) 1.5-4.0 (1/16-3/16) Sewing stretch fabrics and decorative ... otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be used are listed for utility ... ( J ) * Yes Rev. ** Yes No Rfc. ( J ) No No Rfc. Application Auto Auto Manual Manual Left J 00 Center Triple stretch stitch Stretch stitch J 01 J 02 J 03 Zigzag stitch 3-point zigzag stitch ...